Who We Are
The Botanical Club of Wisconsin, the state's only organization dedicated to the study of our native flora, was founded in 1968 by John Thomson as an affiliate of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. The BCW serves the interests of amateur and professional botanists toward the common goal of learning more about our state's plant biodiversity.
UPDATES
The BCW is accepting applications for John Thomson Award for botanical research, to be awarded to one graduate and one undergraduate student. More details here!
Over 70 digitized back-issues of "The Flora" and "The Bulletin" (1969-2021)
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4/27/2022 - Mary Ann Feist presents the origins, accomplishments, and future of the Wisconsin Botanical Foray.
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The Mission of the Botanical Club of Wisconsin
To promote the preservation of native plants through restoration projects, natural area identification, and rare plant protection.
To educate the public as to the value of Wisconsin's plants and the natural communities in which they grow.
To foster research on the life history and biology of members of our native flora.
To provide a means for fellowship and information exchange among Wisconsin's plant enthusiasts.
Click here to view the BCW Constitution and By-laws
Membership Benefits
The Botanical Club of Wisconsin is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that depends on your membership and tax-deductible donations to fund research and conservation activities that benefit the flora of Wisconsin. BCW membership benefits include:
Educational and recreational opportunities, including guided field trips, botany blitzes, workshops, and evening presentations
Subscription to The Flora, the biannual BCW newsletter
Annual meeting that features social gathering, a guided field trip, lunch, and a botanical presentation by educators and scientists